Voice recognition maintenance inspection program
First Claim
1. A method of performing an inspection routine comprising:
- a) defining said inspection routine, b) loading said inspection routine into a portable computer, said portable computer including text-to-speech voice synthesis and voice recognition capability so that verbal communication between an inspector and said portable computer is available, c) affixing said portable computer to the person of the inspector, d) commencing said inspection routine, wherein during said inspection routine the inspector can query said portable computer concerning routine procedure and inspection criteria, and e) inputting data collected during said inspection routine into said portable computer.
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Abstract
A method of performing an inspection routine for a vehicle that utilizes a data processing means, a portable computer, that is capable of text-to-speech voice synthesis, and voice recognition technology. The computer is programmed with the complete inspection routine, including drawings and diagrams to illustrate the inspection criteria. The inspector wears the computer while he is performing the inspection, so that the computer can tell the inspector where to go and what to look at. The computer can also ask questions of the inspector to determine the acceptability of the vehicle. If the inspector is unsure regarding a specific point of inspection, the inspector can query the computer, and the inspector will immediately receive help in the form of both audible and visual communications regarding the inspection criteria or inspection technique. Any defects that are discovered during the inspection are automatically reported and documented by the inspector speaking into the portable computer. The inspection data is then downloaded to a database to track corrective action and to provide defect trend analysis.
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3 Claims
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1. A method of performing an inspection routine comprising:
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a) defining said inspection routine, b) loading said inspection routine into a portable computer, said portable computer including text-to-speech voice synthesis and voice recognition capability so that verbal communication between an inspector and said portable computer is available, c) affixing said portable computer to the person of the inspector, d) commencing said inspection routine, wherein during said inspection routine the inspector can query said portable computer concerning routine procedure and inspection criteria, and e) inputting data collected during said inspection routine into said portable computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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